MALE -- The Maldives' opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu triumphed in Saturday's presidential election, winning over voters with two broad campaign themes: that incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had failed to deliver on his clean government pledges, and that his pro-India leanings had undermined the country's sovereignty.
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Maldives' Muizzu marches to victory on anti-India drumbeat
Some expect new pro-China president to work with both Beijing, New Delhi
Mohamed Muizzu, winner of the Maldives' presidential election, smiles after a news conference in Male on Sept. 30. © Reuters
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